Returnable logistics – smart logistics solutions for shipping sensitive, fragile, high-value goods

For the regular shipment of sensitive, fragile and high-quality goods, we have developed a returnable system in cooperation with Smart Container Loop that is economically sophisticated and eco-efficient – namely, tof.ecobox. With the tof.ecobox service, we can transport your small and very small items from the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics, office or hairdressing supplies sectors throughout Germany safely and easily, in a cost- and resource-saving returnable system, also in the Ambient Express and Thermo Express areas.

For this, we make use of a sophisticated return logistics system developed in-house. We scan a box not only on its way to the consignee, but also on its return to the pool. This way, we know where each box is at all times. tof.ecobox are proven container solutions that were developed for individual customers and have now been further developed into a system solution so as to offer the environmentally friendly service to all trans-o-flex customers.

The tof.ecobox service is a full service that relieves you as a user as much as possible. We supply you with the containers you need, arrange for the collection of the empty containers from your consignees, organise the cleaning and software-supported for transparent consignment tracking.

To accommodate different consignment sizes, we provide you with the reusable transport containers in three different sizes.

Box S

Box M

Box L

tof.ecobox is offered in cooperation with our partner Smart Container Loop. You can simply request a quote or advice from trans-o-flex. We will also coordinate access to the containers for you and will be happy to put you in touch with Smart Container Loop (SCL). Reusable transport containers in the desired size and number can be supplied to suit your requirements. Your SCL contact person will be happy to help you with this. As an existing customer, you will automatically receive subsequent deliveries.

Here’s how it works:

1. Pack your goods in the containers and hand them over to trans-o-flex. With each container, the electronic data is transmitted to trans-o-flex with the ID of each individual container.
2. trans-o-flex delivers the packages.
3. They are returned on a collection-upon-delivery basis. This means that the empty containers are taken back on the next delivery.
4. The containers are collected on pallets at our branches and transferred to SCL.
5. They are cleaned and repaired at the SCL cleaning depot.
6. Damaged containers are removed from circulation and replaced. By the way, damaged containers are regranulated and made into new ones (a closed loop, nothing is lost).

About Smart Container Loop:

Smart Container Loop (SCL) is part of the Schoeller Group, a shareholder of trans-o-flex, and has decades of experience in developing returnable containers and operating container pools. Schoeller is, among other things, the inventor and founder of IFCO Systems, the largest reusable container pool in the world and the global market leader for reusable containers in the food sector.  More on SCL: smartcontainerloop.de

Benefits

SUSTAINABLE

You protect the environment by avoiding packaging waste and saving CO2 with tof.ecobox. The containers are made of recycled material. So no plastics end up in landfill. Per cycle, 50% less carbon emissions are produced than with conventional packaging.

SAFE AND SECURE

The containers provide safe protection for your items during transit. They protect your items from breakages and losses.

INTEGRATED CONSIGNMENT TRACKING

With the tof.ecobox service, we offer you a seamless tracking system. You can view the consignment status for deliveries and returns at any time via the trans-o-flex tracking function.

COST-SAVING

Save on packaging costs with the returnable solution tof.ecobox, such as those of conventional packaging, e.g. cardboard boxes and filling material.

EASY HANDLING

The containers are easy to handle and require little effort to process. They are also stackable and take up little space for storage.

Combinability

You can combine tof.ecobox with a wide range of services, such as

Special Order Options
Avis-Service
We can notify your customers in Germany about the pending delivery of your shipment. Your benefit: greater transparency and higher customer satisfaction. Choose if we notify by text message or by e-mail.
co2de green
CO2-neutral shipping for all shipments with trans-o-flex. Perfect for environmentally conscious customers - a decision for the environment and nature.

Pick-up Options
Pick-up Service / 3rd Party
We collect your consignments from third parties and deliver them within 48 hours to the desired recipient – throughout Germany from Monday to Friday and on request also on Saturdays.

Delivery Options
Ident
We offer both online and offline solutions for the secure identification of the recipient or delivery location and deliver only upon presentation of the QR code provided.
HomeCare
Your care products will be delivered Monday to Friday directly to the home patient or to patients in care facilities. If desired, with prior notification.

Delivery times
Express Services 8, 9, 10 and 12
The right option for urgent shipments before 8 am, 9 am, 10 am or 12 am on the following business day. We deliver nationwide from Monday to Friday. Optionally also available with the Saturday service.
Next Day Guarantee
Choose this service if you want to make sure that your shipment is delivered on the next working day from Monday to Friday.
Time-definite Service
If your shipment is not to be dispatched as quickly as possible, but on a certain desired date, you can reliably plan the delivery with the Time-definite Service.
Evening Service
The trans-o-flex Evening Service is the solution for secure late delivery of your consignments on the following business day between 5 pm and 8 pm.

Please note that our service tof.ecobox is only available within Germany. For further information, feel free to contact us!

tof.ecobox can also be combined with the following special requirement areas

Thermo Express provides the perfect answer to the GDP requirements for the shipment of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals in the range between 2°C and 8°C.

2 °C – 8 °C

Ambient Express is the efficient solution for the rapid and reliable shipment of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals in the range from 15°C to 25°C throughout Germany.

15 °C – 25 °C